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Free Fall Math Game for Preschool & Kindergarten: Nuts about Math!

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We’re learning about the letter N, so I thought it would be fun to create a game that would allow us to do some squirrel-themed math using some of the mixed nuts we bought from the bulk bin at the grocery store.  We call this fall math game for preschool and kindergarten Nuts about Math!

Free Fall Math Game - the measured mom

First I created a set of 30 problem cards.  Ten are level 1, ten are level 2, and ten are level 3.  For level 1, think very basic preschool math.  Here’s a sample:

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Level 2 is just a little harder.

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And level 3 is more of a kindergarten (and sometimes first grade) level. But you may have a preschooler who is ready for the challenge!

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I printed all the cards with a cute squirrel on the back of each one.

nuts about math (1) - the measured mom

I set the bowl of mixed nuts next to the cards.  As my kids drew a card, they attempted to answer the question.  If they were correct, they got that number of nuts from the bowl.  (If you want to go cheap, shelled peanuts is a much better option.  However, my kids did enjoy the variety.)

nuts about math (2) - the measured mom

I gave my Three only the level 1 cards.  He played opposite his older brother (age 5) who played with the level 2 and 3 cards.  However, this stretched the patience of my Three – next time I would play with just him and me.

nuts about math (3) - the measured mom

My Six loved playing the game with me while the boys were outside watching Daddy mow the lawn.  Even though the cards were very easy for her (except for a few of the level 3’s), she wanted to play several times and was happy to read the cards for my Five later.

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10 Comments

  1. JDaniel4's Mom

    November 6, 2013 at 5:38 am

    I saw this on Pinterest and just had to stop by and tell you how much a love this unit.

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    • Anna Geiger

      November 12, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Dierdre!

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  2. Jaimi@The Stay-at-Home-Mom Survival Guide

    October 29, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    You are amazingly productive, Anna! I love these cute and educational cards. Will do my best to share. Great ideas!

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    • Anna Geiger

      November 1, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing, Jaimi! I hope you’re feeling well — I am starting to get uncomfortable, and I’m just carrying ONE baby!

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  3. Jill

    October 28, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    This is a great fall themed math activity. We have lots of squirrels and nuts near us, so it also ties into our rural theme fall themes as well. Thank you for sharing and for linking up this week to the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop.

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    • Anna Geiger

      November 1, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you for checking it out, Jill!

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  4. Deborah Hoyle

    October 25, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas. I just love your website and loved the shared article on writing.

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    • Anna Geiger

      November 1, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      You’re very welcome, Deborah! I’m so glad you’re finding things you can use.

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